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Unleash INSANE VDI Power for FREE? Intel Flex Series 170 GPU Review

Discover how the Intel Data Center GPU Flex Series 170 transforms Virtual Desktop Infrastructure! This in-depth review covers everything from groundbreaking features like SR-IOV technology to real-world benchmarks and cost savings. Full Video

Intel Data Center GPU Flex Series 170 Review

In addition to the video, we have a full review of the 170. The enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) community has been crying out for more robust solutions. As businesses strive for higher efficiency and improved user experiences, the role of dedicated hardware accelerators has become critical. Intel’s Data Center GPU Flex Series is prominent in this space, offering tailored solutions for cloud gaming, media, VDI, and graphical acceleration within data centers.

Read what's new for the Intel Data Center GPU Flex Series 170.

UGREEN DXP6800 Pro NAS Review

In a sector that has experienced only modest advancements in recent times, the UGREEN DXP6800 Pro NAS presents an intriguing proposition. Known for its well-designed, high-performance power systems, UGREEN has generated considerable buzz with its venture into the NAS domain.  Read the details in this review for the UGREEN DXP6800 Pro NAS.

We also have a review of their Flash NAS coming, teaser video linked below -

UGREEN DXP480T Plus NAS - SSD system with 10GbE, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi, and 4x M.2 NVMe drive bays.

Capturing the 2024 Solar Eclipse – StorageReview Style

When the cosmos aligns for an event as rare as a solar eclipse, having the right technology stack is crucial to capturing the fleeting moment with precision and clarity. Given that the next opportunity won’t be until 2044, we decided that this was the moment to build the most StorageReview Eclipse Capture Rig possible, thanks in large part to our friends at OWC. Get the details of the intrepid Storagereview team Capturing the Eclipse.

And there's a video too!

🔥 Join the Storagereview team on an adrenaline-fueled journey as we unleash the POWER of cutting-edge technology to bring you the most SPECTACULAR view of the solar event of the decade! 🔥

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Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 Review

Dell’s Latitude 9450 2-in-1 convertible laptop, with its flashy design and excellent input devices, will surely please C-suite executives and mobile workers.

Read the review for the Dell Latitude 9450.

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Silver Review (320GB)

The demand for fast storage on cameras has been unwavering with higher-resolution cameras needing to dump the data somewhere quickly. This also leads to a demand for cheaper yet reliable media since the cost of these cards adds up quickly. To tackle this corner of the market, Lexar has been releasing CFexpress cards under the Professional Silver lineup.

Read this review for details on the Lexar Pro CFexpress Type A Silver.

Meta AI Llama 3: The Future of AI-Language Models

Meta AI has developed and announced Llama 3, a large language model that is making waves in artificial intelligence with its previous releases. This latest addition to the Llama family boasts impressive capabilities, including generating coherent and fluent text, answering questions, and engaging in conversation. Read the news on Meta AI Llama 3.

Graid SupremeRAID v1.6 Update Targets Enhanced Reliability in RAID Storage

Graid Technology has unveiled SupremeRAID Software version 1.6. This update introduces a new key feature to resolve the longstanding issues related to double failures in RAID configurations, a common, yet critical, challenge that has plagued data centers for years. Read the news for Graid SupremeRAID

Cisco Hypershield – AI-Native Security

In response to the increasing demands of the AI revolution on IT infrastructure, Cisco has unveiled a new approach to securing data centers and clouds. Cisco is rearchitecting how to harness and protect AI and other modern workloads with Cisco Hypershield. This innovation empowers defenders to build on recent announcements to accelerate AI infrastructure with Cisco’s Ethernet switching, silicon, and compute portfolio.

Here's the latest news about Cisco Hypershield.

IBM Adds Meta Llama 3 To watsonx, Expands AI Offerings

In a strategic expansion of its AI offerings, IBM introduced Meta Llama 3 to its watsonx AI and data platform, enriching its library with advanced capabilities alongside its proprietary Granite series models.

Read this latest update from IBM adding Meta Llama 3 to watsonx.

NVIDIA Amplifies Workstation Capabilities with Launch of RTX A400 and A1000 GPUs

NVIDIA, the graphical processing unit titan, has just unveiled its latest innovations with the release of the RTX A400 and A1000 GPUs. These new additions to the NVIDIA family are built on the robust Ampere architecture, promising to elevate AI-powered design and productivity workflows in workstations.

Read this update for details on the RTX A400 and A10000 GPUs.

Social Media Highlights

Kevin "testing" the LCD on the CoolIT CDU. To be fair, you guys ALWAYS ask, "Does it run Crysis?"

Supermicro AMD Siena in for review - top bin 8534P with 64 cores, 128 threads, and just 200W TDP.

This is how metal heatsinks are born. Impressive precision in the skiving process.